481 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
$1,550,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,400
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
75,359
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,550,000
List Date:
5/22/2024
Last Modified:
5/29/2025
Description
Rare offering of a treasured property that has remained in the same family for over 30 years. 'Riven Rock' is a beloved family estate at water's edge near the Seawall loop of Acadia National Park, and the charming island village of Southwest Harbor. Architect designed by a respected Boston firm that specializes in historic reproductions of classic New England architecture, Royal Barry Mills. The classic Cape was the design vision of the owner/builder and Manset native, the famed boat builder, Jarvis Newman. Construction of the home was meticulously managed by Newman utilizing superb materials and fine workmanship throughout. Newman's design influence appears in the boat woodwork details and clever use of space. Additional home features include the pristine pine paneling, Rumford fireplace in the great room, teak flooring, spacious and comfortable living areas, and absolutely stunning ocean views from nearly every room! Grand outdoor living spaces with a spacious deck, large stone patio with steps to the seawall. A flagpole at the edge of the patio guides sailors as to winds direction. Enjoy stunning sunrises overlooking the Western Way with Great Cranberry Island as a backdrop. Seals and porpoises can be seen daily along with minks and otters like the rocks in front of the house. A perfect setting to watch sailing regattas and ever changing ocean activity. Additional 4-bedroom/2 bath guest quarters.
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More Information MLS# 1590574
Property Sub-Type
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Location Information
Book: 1834
Leased Land: No
Page: 535
Map: 19
Lot: 47
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 1000
Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
Street #: 481
Street Name: Seawall
Street Type: Road
County: Hancock
Town: Southwest Harbor
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04679
Zip +4: 4048
Zoning: Shoreland
Full Tax Amount $: 18182
Tax Year: 2022
Geo Lat: 44.250389
Geo Lon: -68.291629
Property Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Lot Size Acres +/-: 1.73
# Rooms: 11
Total Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: 0
# Fireplaces: 2
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2400
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
SqFt Source: Other
Other Source of Square Footage: Tax card-approx. +/-
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
# Bedrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 3
Year Built: 1979
SqFt Finished Total: 2400
Source of Acreage: Deed
Site
Level: 1
Open: 1
Right of Way: 1
Well Landscaped: 1
Wooded: 1
Location
Near Golf Course: 1
Other Location: 1
Roads
Association: 1
Paved: 1
Private Road: 1
Right of Way: 1
Transportation
Deep Water Access: 1
Water Info
Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 212
Water Frontage Owned: 212
Water Frontage Shared: 0
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Western Way
Source of Water Frontage
Deed: 1
Water Body Type
Ocean: 1
Recreational Water
Waterfront Deep: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Basement
None: 1
Slab: 1
View
Scenic: 1
Foundation Materials
Poured Concrete: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Heat System
Baseboard: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Heat Fuel
Electric: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Floors
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Kitchen Countertop
Granite: 1
Parking
5 - 10 Spaces: 1
Style
Cape Cod: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Gas
No Gas: 1
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Water
Private: 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Driveway
Paved: 1
Basement Entry
Not Applicable: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Amenities
Laundry - 1st Floor: 1
Walk-in Closets: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Glassed-in Porch: 1
Porch: 1
Vehicle Storage
2 Car: 1
Carport: 1
Detached: 1
Dining Room
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Great Room
Great Room: 1
Great Room Level: First
Kitchen
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry Room
Laundry: 1
Laundry Room Level: First
Media Room
Media Room: 1
Media Room Level: First
Mud Room
Mud Room: 1
Mud Room Level: First
Sunroom
Sunroom: 1
Sunroom Level: First
Contract Information
Status: Closed
Original List Price: 2500000
Sold Price: $1,550,000
Current Price: $1,550,000
Status Change Info
Pending Date: 2024-08-11
Closed Date: 2024-09-13
Closed Price: 1550000
Property Features
Site: Level; Open; Right of Way; Well Landscaped; Wooded
Location: Near Golf Course; Other Location
Roads: Association; Paved; Private Road; Right of Way
Transportation: Deep Water Access
Source of Water Frontage: Deed
Water Body Type: Ocean
Recreational Water: Waterfront Deep
View: Scenic
Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Style: Cape Cod
Construction: Wood Frame
Basement: None; Slab
Basement Entry: Not Applicable
Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
Roof: Shingle
Exterior: Wood Siding
Heat System: Baseboard
Water Heater: Electric
Cooling: None
Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor; Walk-in Closets
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch; Porch
Driveway: Paved
Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Carport; Detached
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: No Gas
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private
Room Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Media Room
Level: First
Great Room
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Mud Room
Level: First
Sunroom
Level: First
Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Laundry
Level: First
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Documents
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Downeast Properties, Inc.
IDX
Last Updated: May - 29 - 2025
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